The Pentagon said the military “is ready and willing to support” US civilian authorities but it set limits Monday on what it can do after senior politicians, including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said the military needs to be more proactively involved in the effort to fight the coronavirus. Decisions will be “informed by the
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For immigration historians and other scholars, the way US President Donald Trump is describing the coronavirus pandemic has a familiar ring. Trump dubbed it “the Chinese Virus” in a tweet Monday as he pledged US support to impacted industries. Days earlier, in an Oval Office address, the President called it “a foreign virus” as he
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Super Tuesdays in March have been quite kind to former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden will likely continue his winning streak in Tuesday’s contests in Arizona, Florida and Illinois that will award 441 delegates total. Polls and the 2016 primary results show Biden is heavily favored in all three primaries, meaning he could build an
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Amazon says the coronavirus outbreak has caused a surge in online shopping, and now the online giant is adding 100,000 new full-time and part-time positions across the United States to keep up with the demand. The jobs will be Amazon’s fulfillment centers and its delivery network. “We are seeing a significant increase in demand, which
Continue Reading Ohio’s chief elections officer said the state’s decision to close the polls on Tuesday came after health experts’ guidance on coronavirus “changed dramatically” and poll locations would have more than the recommended number of people gathered if the state went forward with the election. “It was simply untenable for us to continue telling Ohioans go
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Whether you’re housebound for the next couple of weeks from a COVID-19 quarantine, or simply trying to survive a school or work shutdown, you’ll likely be limiting or avoiding trips to the grocery store. So you may be wondering: What are the best foods to buy when you know you’re going to be stuck at
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King Felipe VI of Spain has renounced his personal inheritance from his father, Juan Carlos I, amid allegations of financial impropriety. Felipe also renounced his right to any shares, investments or financial vehicles that “may be inconsistent with the law or the standards of honesty and integrity which govern his institutional and private activities and
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Remember the time “Cats” knew what happiness was? That would probably be when the movie was unreleased and people couldn’t wait to see the film starring Dame Judi Dench (who has said she hasn’t even seen it), Taylor Swift and Idris Elba. Well, that didn’t go exactly as planned and the musical — which bombed
Continue Reading A series of emergency flights have been authorized to repatriate tourists from Morocco after a suddenly imposed blockade on air links left many fearing they would be stranded. An initial weekend announcement saying restrictions would come into effect March 15 had triggered confusion as some flights continued to operate as scheduled and others were pulled.
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Major US sports have been suspended, top-flight football in Europe has been postponed and tennis tournaments have been put on hold because of COVID-19’s spread. But as major sports leagues and events are impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the Ultimate Fighting Championship held a full card — comprising 12 fights — in an empty arena
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Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, CT (WFSB) — Restrictions to nursing home visitations did not stop a family from finding a safe way to visit a 90-year-old woman in Manchester. Elizabeth Gerich lives at Crestfield Health & Rehab. An executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont recently put restrictions on visits to nursing
Continue Reading(CNN) — Former Vice President Joe Biden received Secret Service protection starting Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The development comes with Biden knocked off the campaign trail amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, instead holding online events for voters and donors.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Hemlock, MI (WNEM) — Right message, wrong math. Hemlock Public School District owning up after a billboard gone wrong. The advertisement posted along M-46 about a month ago said 9 out of 10 parents recommend Hemlock Schools to their family and friends. The problem? Only 9 people were
Continue Reading Almost 3,000 people will lose their jobs after smartphone retailer Carphone Warehouse announced that it will close all of its standalone UK stores next month. The decision was not motivated by the impact of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but the change in how customers buy mobile devices and technology, Dixons Carphone, which operates Carphone Warehouse,
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An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect as a weather system approaches the area, clouds will increase across the Borderland. Winds will be breezy and all heavy rain chances should hold off until Wednesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday causing slick roadways and minor flooding. A few storms may produce small hail and
Continue Reading A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Monday was the worst day for US stocks since 1987’s “Black Monday” — and there’s no real recovery in sight. What happened: The Dow fell 12.9% as fear about the coronavirus pandemic
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CARTERSVILLE, GA (WGCL) — An employee of the Anheuser-Busch plant in Georgia has tested positive for the coronavirus. A statement released by the company confirms an employee tested positive for the virus and that person is now receiving medical attention and has been isolated. The plant is continuing
Continue Reading No Neil Young concert tour? No problem. The legendary musician is one of several who has seen his planned tour disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, he’s streaming some performances from home on his website, Neil Young Archives, with a little help from his wife, actress Darryl Hannah. “Because we are all at home and
Continue Reading Arizona, Florida and Illinois are moving forward with their presidential primaries on Tuesday, while other states postpone their elections over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. In Ohio, where a primary was scheduled, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday night that polls will be closed because of a health emergency. The Ohio health director issued the order.
Continue Reading Malika Haqq is a new mom. Khloe Kardashian’s bff, who has made frequent appearaces on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” announced Monday that she and her ex, rapper O.T. Genasis, have welcomed a son. The baby boy made his debut on Haqq’s and Genasis’s verified Instagram accounts. “Ace Flores 3.14.2020,” Haqq wrote in the caption
Continue Reading Actor Idris Elba said he has tested positive for Covid-19. Elba, 47, said he received his test results Monday morning. So far, the “Luther” star said he feels “OK” and is showing no symptoms, according a video posted to Twitter. Elba said he had been isolated since finding out last Friday that he had been
Continue Reading With the coronavirus outbreak prompting people to panic-buy enough toilet paper to last them for years, the shelves at stores across the nation have been swiped clean. While that’s surely great news for toilet paper companies, it’s also left those of us who are down to our last two rolls in a bit of a
Continue Reading McDonald’s is closing the dining areas at its corporate-owned restaurants amid concern over the coronavirus pandemic. It is also encouraging its franchisees, which operate about 93% of all locations, to do the same. “Our independent franchisees continue to focus on the needs of their local communities and make safe and caring decisions,” the company said
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen’s still going to troll John Legend, self-isolation or not. Our favorite celebrity couple on Twitter are bringing love and light as only they can. Legend tweeted on Thursday that he was taking a cue from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and live streaming a concert from his and Teigen’s home. “My friend Chris Martin
Continue Reading The head of the World Health Organization has a simple message for all countries about who should be tested for coronavirus: “Test, test, test. Test every suspected case.” Yet, the American medical system is scrambling to keep up with this directive. While US health officials say testing is ramping up — and while drive-through testing
Continue Reading This year’s Dubai World Cup, one of the highlights of the racing calendar, will go ahead without paid hospitality spectators because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. According to organizers, only horse connections, racing officials, media members and sponsors will be allowed into the Meydan Racecourse on March 28. The Dubai World Cup is the world’s
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Continue Reading We weren’t supposed to be on that flight. We weren’t supposed to be leaving that day or from that city, on that airline or on that plane. My husband Steve Lastoe, founder and CEO of NYCRUNS, and I had planned to stay in Switzerland until March 17, but on March 12 when we woke to
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